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HD Hyundai Heavy enters U.S. naval repair market

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., South Korea’s major defense and shipbuilding company, said Thursday it has signed an agreement with the U.S. Navy to enter the U.S. naval ship maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market.

Under the Master Ship Repai…

Population over age 65 surpasses 10 million: interior ministry

The population aged 65 or older has surpassed 10 million, accounting for 19.5 percent of the total officially registered population, the interior ministry said Thursday.

The population of those aged 65 or over reached 10,000,062 as of Wednesday, out …

Still out of control! Cooking gas filling plant explodes

Suphan Buri, Still not under control! Cooking gas filling plant explodes, 1 worker seriously injured by fire, police and rescue workers rush to help.

A cooking gas filling plant exploded next to a Bangchak petrol station in Tambon Khao Phra, Amphoe D…

Seoul shares up for 3rd day ahead of U.S. inflation data

Seoul shares closed higher Thursday to extend their winning streak to a third day as investors also wait for the U.S. inflation data. The local currency gained against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index gained 23.36 poin…